Brandywine isn't a very good smallie river IMHO it doesnt have enough of the rocky area's that smallies love . Just find the area's with current and rocks and you will find them . Their is some biggins in there though the Delaware state recond was caught in there yet again Delaware has very poor oportunities for smallies .Call Terry peach he could give you some nice areas to go he spec ializes in the Brandywine . You could always float the river it would help you find plenty of fish . On a plus side their is some lunker sunies in there and you will have a great time fishing a popper to them . Marry Kuss at the sporting gentleman also knows about the river she floats it often